Creator

Therese Lindgren

Therése Lindgren, born on February 15, 1987, in Nynäshamn, Sweden, is a Swedish vlogger, influencer, entrepreneur, and author. She began her YouTube career in 2013 and became one of Sweden’s most influential digital creators. By 2021, she had over a million subscribers on YouTube and Instagram. According to Medieakademin’s Maktbarometern, she was Sweden’s second most powerful YouTuber in 2020 and 2021. On November 19, 2023, she uploaded her final YouTube video, announcing the launch of her foundation, Svenska Djurfonden. Lindgren grew up in Nynäshamn and studied social sciences in high school before taking a course in experience design in Nyköping. She held various jobs, including receptionist, cloakroom attendant, and waitress. While working in media sales, she experienced severe mental health struggles and was on sick leave twice. During this time, she found comfort in reading beauty blogs, which eventually inspired her to start her own. Her interest in video editing led her to launch a YouTube channel in 2013. Initially focused on beauty content, her videos later included personal stories about her daily life, anxiety, and advocacy for animal rights. By spring 2015, she was earning a living from YouTube and related projects.